San Diego

$53+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego (SLC - SAN)

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SLC — SAN
Jan 13 — Jan 201
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:07 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop23h 08mFrontier
Mon 1/52:10 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Sun 1/411:08 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:33 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop26h 42mFrontier
Sun 1/411:08 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:07 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:34 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:20 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop19h 51mFrontier
Tue 1/69:44 amSAN - SLC
1 stop4h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$184
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:49 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop23h 49mFrontier
Sun 12/2811:08 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$185
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:20 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:17 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$186
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Thu 1/19:14 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:25 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Mon 1/57:21 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop18h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$190

Find flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$58
(Super.com)

One-way from

$53
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$202

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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From Salt Lake City to San Diego
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/29

6:31 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 37m

San Diego

Thu 2/5

5:58 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$100

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/17

3:37 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Mon 1/12

3:37 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/21

8:45 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/22

3:37 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

5:45 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

5:10 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

7:03 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/15

9:45 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:15 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$137

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/30

2:15 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

4:25 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$152

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/8

7:14 am-8:31 am

Nonstop2h 17m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:28 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$152

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/8

9:45 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Diego

Tue 1/20

5:45 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$152

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Salt Lake City-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego (average of $50). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $85). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SLC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

The best insider tips for Salt Lake City to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Salt Lake City to San Diego trip
Airports
SLC

Check in at SLC's expanded security area, then enjoy local dining options like craft beer and tacos at The Plaza.

SAN

For a quick downtown trip from SAN, use the city bus Route 992 or the free San Diego Flyer shuttle.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated December 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Salt Lake City to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 19 flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego, all of which are around 1h 54m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

  • How popular is this Salt Lake City to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Departing from Salt Lake City to San Diego will take you 2h. Airlines will cover a distance of 626 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $50 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $54 and $88 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $30. Users have also found prices from $45 and $68 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego consider choosing Frontier (98%), Japan Airlines (88%) or Air France (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to San Diego is $53. On average you can expect to pay $187. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - San Diego), can usually be booked for $95.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salt Lake City to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego (average of $50). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $85). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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